Atty. Surya Gopalan

Atty. Surya Gopalan

Surya Gopalan is a lawyer practicing litigation. Surya received a LL.M. degree from Columbia Law School in 2015, and has been licensed for 10 years.

New York New York 10 yrs experience 10 year
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About Surya Gopalan at a glance

Surya Gopalan is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2016). Educated at Columbia Law School (LL.M. Harlan, 2015) and Sydney Law School (LL.B. First, 2011). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Surya Gopalan is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Surya received a LL.M. degree from Columbia Law School in 2015, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Surya practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Surya Gopalan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Surya Gopalan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Surya Gopalan's law office located?
Surya Gopalan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Surya Gopalan handle?
Surya Gopalan focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Surya Gopalan practiced law?
Surya Gopalan has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Surya Gopalan go to law school?
Surya Gopalan earned their education at (LL.M. Harlan, 2015); (LL.B. First, 2011).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. Harlan
Columbia Law School
- 2015
LL.B. First
Sydney Law School
- 2011

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2016

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